I called Syracuse Crunch owner Howard Dolgon on Thursday to discuss his statement a day earlier asking fans to support the players in these final two home games.

Here's what he said:

"We have very knowledgable fans. They follow the team closely. They probably have some concern about the current partnership with Anaheim. Some of them have their frustrations, which we all do for different reasons in life.

"If you're angry at something the parent club has done, they really should think about how they express that anger. You have a very minimal amount of fans who will be loud in negativity, who give the good fans, who are in the vast majority, a bad name.

"They (fans) will react to things in the game. But I think part of the frustration some fans might have are some of the things that have gone on this season. And they are taking it out on the wrong people.

"I'm not telling people not to express their emotions. But the Syracuse fans I respect are ones who have been sensitive and caring, and they are supportive of young players.

"This has been a unique experience this year, especially of late. I think the fans have to know they can't lose their class, despite the frustration they have over things they can't control.

"This franchise will be fine, it will continue to flourish. If people want to see me on Saturday (at the game), they know where to find me (Section 5). There is no owner in hockey who is more available than I am. I am more than happy to answer any question fans might have for me.''